You're a domestic student if you are a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand (this includes Tokelau, the Cook Islands and Niue) or a citizen or permanent resident of Australia and you are currently residing in New Zealand.
You're an International student if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or an
Australian citizen or permanent resident residing in New Zealand. You are still considered an international student if you hold or qualify for a Tertiary domestic visa.